House to Home

We take a lot of pride in our porches. From fall through winter, festive porch design is a must. But don’t wear yourself out arranging pumpkins and gourds, just to swap them for wreaths and garlands a few weeks later.

As summer fades and the color of leaves begin to change, the fall real estate market can begin to look different too. Laura Agadoni via Trulia’s blog explores aspects of the fall market after Labor Day and what it might have in store.

Fall is here, with winter in trek close behind it {sorry} – and you want to make sure your home is ready! Check out these seven home maintenance tips, courtesy of the original home pro – Bob Villa.

Paint – Peeling paint can start as a small problem, but end up as a costly repair. The sooner you address it, the better.

Gutters – Make sure you clear out any debris and give your gutters a thorough flush and inspection.

Caulking – Caulking around your door frames and windows is one of the cheapest and best ways you can lower your heating bill this season.

Roof – Inspect your roof for any damaged or missing shingles – you’re going to want to have a strong foundation before winter hits.

Fans – Change the direction of your ceiling fans. This will create an upward draft to help distribute your heat, saving you money on heating costs.

Air conditioners – Clean and store for the season – remove window units and cover outdoor units after a thorough cleaning.

Porch and deck – Clean, cover and store all deck furniture, grills or the like. Also, be sure to empty any planter pots that may have leftover soil in them, as the soil can freeze and cause the pots to crack.

Now that you’re prepared for the upcoming weather changes and have a head start on your winter preparations, it’s time to curl up with some hot chocolate and a fall-themed Netflix marathon!

Fall is {arguably} the best season for DIY projects; there’s pumpkin flavored everything, there are deep, rich color palettes and did we mention pumpkin? We’ve rounded up five of the best Pinterest worthy DIYs that you don’t want to miss! Best of all, all of these projects are quick, easy and affordable. They’ll have your home, looking and smelling like fall in no time…and there’s even a yummy treat at the end.

The leaves are changing, the weather is {selectively} getting cooler and the famed Pumpkin Spice Latte is readily available – it must be fall. To celebrate the occasion we’re changing up your outdoor living space to give it that essential autumn feel. Now, if you’re super into Halloween and would rather cover your front step in jack-o-lanterns and ghoulish creatures, don’t worry, because these styles will go with holiday specific décor and successfully transition your stoop from now to Thanksgiving!

Lighting – One of the best things about fall is the lighting. Yes, it gets darker earlier, but that’s what vintage lanterns are for!